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- Summary: Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP.
- Record Label: Astralwerks
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter
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Top Track
| Comfort Of Strangers | |
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| I know the stars that shine on me, Are brighter than you or I may ever be. I know there's an answer to your question, But I don't know that I could... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 27 out of 32
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Mixed: 5 out of 32
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Negative: 0 out of 32
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At 14 tracks long, Orton could have trimmed three or four cuts and left a near-flawless, efficient package that was all killer and no filler. As it stands, it is merely excellent.
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Entertainment WeeklyOrton's most naked, traditional-sounding CD. [10 Feb 2006, p.132]
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Comfort of Strangers is a more confident record than 2002’s Daybreaker, exhibiting an economy of craft and unvarnished execution that might glide by less attentive ears but rewards the keen consumer with a warmth and depth worthy of the artist who created Central Reservation.
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It's intimate, home, and it's never felt more comfortable.
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BillboardA lovely set of pop-flavored neo-folk. [11 Feb 2006]
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UrbA perfectly pleasant and unoffending offering. [Mar 2006, p.116]
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As an album, Comfort of Strangers comes across as a missed opportunity. For the most part the album sounds fantastic, and you really want the songs to hit the spot more than they do.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 22
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Mixed: 5 out of 22
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Negative: 3 out of 22
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RaülJFeb 14, 2006A masterpiece. Stunning
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StephenPMar 18, 2006
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taApr 5, 2006one of the best records of the year. beth is the most sexy musician
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KeriHFeb 8, 2006Her finest work yet. Very intimate and dirrect. This simpler acoustic sound suits her better.
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JohnBFeb 7, 2006like a better version of cat power who can actually play live.
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MattFeb 7, 2006
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DavidK.MMar 8, 2006
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